Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

from the greatest Teacher that the world ever
knew? If not, they are decidedly in the fault. Those
who are preparing for the heavenly abodes should
be recommended to make the Bible the chief book
of their study.
These popular authors have not pointed out to
the students the way that leads to eternal life. "For
this is life eternal, that they might know Thee the
only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou has
sent." John 17:3. The authors of these books
current in our schools are recommended and
exalted as learned men; their education is in every
way deficient, unless they themselves have been
educated in the school of Christ, and by practical
knowledge bear witness to the Word of God as the
most essential study for children and youth. "The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."
Books should have been prepared to place in the
hands of students that would educate them to have
a sincere reverent love for truth and steadfast
integrity. The class of studies which are positively
essential in the formation of character to give them
a preparation for the future life, should be kept ever
31